Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their legal dispute over the film It Ends With Us, avoiding a trial that could have revealed damaging information about both parties. The legal battle stemmed from Lively's accusations of sexual harassment against Baldoni, which he countered with claims of defamation and extortion involving Lively and her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds. The settlement was reached just two weeks before jury selection was set to begin on May 18, 2024. In a joint statement, the actors expressed their commitment to raising awareness and supporting survivors of domestic violence. Despite the controversy surrounding their fallout, the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, performed well at the box office upon its release in August 2024, although it faced criticism for allegedly glorifying abuse. The resolution of their legal issues allows both actors to move forward without the shadow of a public trial.